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Despite Virindi arriving before all of the other displaced races, it seems as though humanity was not aware of them for some time. This is perhaps due to the fact that humans spent their first 15 years fighting against the Olthoi, a conflict which seemed to take place mostly on [[Osteth]], and as late as [[Release|10 PY]] most Virindi sightings were in the [[Direlands]].<ref name=ZoneBestiaryVirindi>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zone_Bestiary#The_Virindi|Zone Bestiary - The Virindi]]</ref> The earliest documented human encounter with Virindi is that of Lord [[Cambarth]]'s meeting and subsequent trading with a Virindi using the Isparian identity of Lord [[Sarvaen]], which occured on Frostfell 4th in the 13th year of Cambarth's Exile and lasted up to Seedsow 22nd, in the 15th year of Cambarth's Exile<ref name=TornJournal>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Torn Journal]]</ref> Throughout Cambarth's Journal, he only refers to Sarvaen as the "Thing" and never as a Virindi,<ref name=TornJournal/> possibly indicating that neither he nor his workers had ever encountered a Virindi before. It is not clear what the conversion is between Cambarth's ''year of exile'' system and the ''portal year'' system. However, the events with Sarvaen had to occur after 0 PY, since Cambarth had a [[Gharu'ndim]] associate named [[Asjan]] who was from [[Qalaba'r]], and the Gharu'ndim people did not begin to arrive and settle until after the death of the One Queen.<ref name=OrigManual27>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Asheron's Call Manual]] p. 27 - Samsur</ref> | Despite Virindi arriving before all of the other displaced races, it seems as though humanity was not aware of them for some time. This is perhaps due to the fact that humans spent their first 15 years fighting against the Olthoi, a conflict which seemed to take place mostly on [[Osteth]], and as late as [[Release|10 PY]] most Virindi sightings were in the [[Direlands]].<ref name=ZoneBestiaryVirindi>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Zone_Bestiary#The_Virindi|Zone Bestiary - The Virindi]]</ref> The earliest documented human encounter with Virindi is that of Lord [[Cambarth]]'s meeting and subsequent trading with a Virindi using the Isparian identity of Lord [[Sarvaen]], which occured on Frostfell 4th in the 13th year of Cambarth's Exile and lasted up to Seedsow 22nd, in the 15th year of Cambarth's Exile<ref name=TornJournal>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Torn Journal]]</ref> Throughout Cambarth's Journal, he only refers to Sarvaen as the "Thing" and never as a Virindi,<ref name=TornJournal/> possibly indicating that neither he nor his workers had ever encountered a Virindi before. It is not clear what the conversion is between Cambarth's ''year of exile'' system and the ''portal year'' system. However, the events with Sarvaen had to occur after 0 PY, since Cambarth had a [[Gharu'ndim]] associate named [[Asjan]] who was from [[Qalaba'r]], and the Gharu'ndim people did not begin to arrive and settle until after the death of the One Queen.<ref name=OrigManual27>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Asheron's Call Manual]] p. 27 - Samsur</ref> | ||
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At some point prior to 0 PY,<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM_CD_Lore/Bestiary/Derethian_Bestiary#Tumeroks|Bestiary: Tumeroks]]</ref><ref name=HistoryofFortWitshire>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[History of Fort Witshire]]</ref> the Virindi discovered the Tumeroks trapped on Marae Lassel.<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks/> The young Tumerok rebel Aranpuh was the first to be altered by the Virindi (possibly by Aerbax itself<ref name=DestructionsAndBeginnings> 2003/01 [[The Slumbering Giant]] - [[Destructions and Beginnings]]</ref>) to look more human. After Aran successfully took control of the Hea tribe of Tumeroks and gained the name Hea Arantah, all of his new tribesmen were altered in the same way. At some point after the alteration of the Hea, but before the Hea invaded the mainland (though after 0 PY<ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Early Dereth Texts/Lilitha's Bow|Lilitha's Bow]]</ref><ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Early Dereth Texts/The Legend of Lilitha|The Legend of Lilitha]]</ref>) [[Lilitha]] was captured by [[Hea Temenua]] on [[Marae Lassel]].<ref name=TheOneNamedLilitha>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[The One Named Lilitha]]</ref> She was given to the Virindi, who told the Hea, ''"Here are the ones we have gifted you in the image of. Behold! We will open Wind and Light to you, that you may go among their holdings. Bring them to us. We wish to understand them, and the one they are protected by."''<ref name=TheOneNamedLilitha/> | At some point prior to 0 PY,<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM_CD_Lore/Bestiary/Derethian_Bestiary#Tumeroks|Bestiary: Tumeroks]]</ref><ref name=HistoryofFortWitshire>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[History of Fort Witshire]]</ref> the Virindi discovered the Tumeroks trapped on Marae Lassel.<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks/> The young Tumerok rebel Aranpuh was the first to be altered by the Virindi (possibly by Aerbax itself<ref name=DestructionsAndBeginnings> 2003/01 [[The Slumbering Giant]] - [[Destructions and Beginnings]]</ref>) to look more human. After Aran successfully took control of the Hea tribe of Tumeroks and gained the name Hea Arantah, all of his new tribesmen were altered in the same way. At some point after the alteration of the Hea, but before the Hea invaded the mainland (though after 0 PY<ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Early Dereth Texts/Lilitha's Bow|Lilitha's Bow]]</ref><ref>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[AC:DM CD Lore/Early Dereth Texts/The Legend of Lilitha|The Legend of Lilitha]]</ref>) [[Lilitha]] was captured by [[Hea Temenua]] on [[Marae Lassel]].<ref name=TheOneNamedLilitha>2001/11 [[Dark Majesty]] - [[The One Named Lilitha]]</ref> She was given to the Virindi, who told the Hea, ''"Here are the ones we have gifted you in the image of. Behold! We will open Wind and Light to you, that you may go among their holdings. Bring them to us. We wish to understand them, and the one they are protected by."''<ref name=TheOneNamedLilitha/> | ||
<br><br>In the early years after the defeat of the [[The One Queen]]<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks/><ref name=HistoryofFortWitshire/> (the exact date is unknown, some time between 0 PY<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks/><ref name=HistoryofFortWitshire/> and 7 PY<ref name=OrigManual25>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Asheron's Call Manual]] p. 25 - Rithwic</ref>) Tumeroks first began to attack human settlements. It wasn't until [[Dark Majesty|Leafcull, 12 PY]] when Marae Lassel was opened that humans discovered the true nature of the relationship between Tumeroks and Virindi. | <br><br>In the early years after the defeat of the [[The One Queen]]<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks/><ref name=HistoryofFortWitshire/> (the exact date is unknown, some time between 0 PY<ref name=AC:DMBestiaryTumeroks/><ref name=HistoryofFortWitshire/> and 7 PY<ref name=OrigManual25>1999/11 [[Release]] - [[Asheron's Call Manual]] p. 25 - Rithwic</ref>) Tumeroks first began to attack human settlements. It wasn't until [[Dark Majesty|Leafcull, 12 PY]] when Marae Lassel was opened that humans discovered the true nature of the relationship between Tumeroks and Virindi. | ||
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Related topics: Cultures, Virindi, Category:Virindi
The Virindi (alternative spelling: Virin'di[1]) are a mysterious race shrouded by cloak and mask. They are known for their mastery of Planar Magic,[2] their ruthless logic[2], and their experimentations on "meatlings".[2]
Notable Virindi include: Aerbax, Levistras, and Claude the Archmage.
History
The origins of the Virindi are unknown.[2] The only official theory is that they are residents of Portal Space.[2]
Early Dereth History
No Empyrean texts have been discovered which mention contact with the Virindi prior to The Sundering. Asheron himself has stated that the Virindi arrived on Dereth far after the Sundering,[2] and prior to the arrival of any of the other races.[2][3] Some point after their arrival (it is not clear when) the Virindi fought with Asheron over something and lost.[2][3] The circumstances and cause of the conflict are unknown.[2]
Despite Virindi arriving before all of the other displaced races, it seems as though humanity was not aware of them for some time. This is perhaps due to the fact that humans spent their first 15 years fighting against the Olthoi, a conflict which seemed to take place mostly on Osteth, and as late as 10 PY most Virindi sightings were in the Direlands.[4] The earliest documented human encounter with Virindi is that of Lord Cambarth's meeting and subsequent trading with a Virindi using the Isparian identity of Lord Sarvaen, which occured on Frostfell 4th in the 13th year of Cambarth's Exile and lasted up to Seedsow 22nd, in the 15th year of Cambarth's Exile[5] Throughout Cambarth's Journal, he only refers to Sarvaen as the "Thing" and never as a Virindi,[5] possibly indicating that neither he nor his workers had ever encountered a Virindi before. It is not clear what the conversion is between Cambarth's year of exile system and the portal year system. However, the events with Sarvaen had to occur after 0 PY, since Cambarth had a Gharu'ndim associate named Asjan who was from Qalaba'r, and the Gharu'ndim people did not begin to arrive and settle until after the death of the One Queen.[6]
Tumeroks
At some point prior to 0 PY,[7][8] the Virindi discovered the Tumeroks trapped on Marae Lassel.[7] The young Tumerok rebel Aranpuh was the first to be altered by the Virindi (possibly by Aerbax itself[9]) to look more human. After Aran successfully took control of the Hea tribe of Tumeroks and gained the name Hea Arantah, all of his new tribesmen were altered in the same way. At some point after the alteration of the Hea, but before the Hea invaded the mainland (though after 0 PY[10][11]) Lilitha was captured by Hea Temenua on Marae Lassel.[12] She was given to the Virindi, who told the Hea, "Here are the ones we have gifted you in the image of. Behold! We will open Wind and Light to you, that you may go among their holdings. Bring them to us. We wish to understand them, and the one they are protected by."[12]
In the early years after the defeat of the The One Queen[7][8] (the exact date is unknown, some time between 0 PY[7][8] and 7 PY[13]) Tumeroks first began to attack human settlements. It wasn't until Leafcull, 12 PY when Marae Lassel was opened that humans discovered the true nature of the relationship between Tumeroks and Virindi.
Culture
There are two important aspects to the Virindi culture: the Quiddity and the Singularity. The Quiddity is a shared consciousness that all Virindi are connected to.[2][14] The Singularity the place where the Virindi race resides.[14]
Texts
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Apostate Excavation Master's Orders |
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Internet Articles
Factions
- Directive (Old Guard)
- New Directive (Renegade Virindi)
Items
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Band of Shielding |
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Circlet of Shielding |
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Dark Amber Ring |
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Dark Ruby Ring | |
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Dark Sapphire Ring |
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Doll's Eye |
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Ring of Shielding |
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Virindi Servant's Amulet | |
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Pack Aerbax |
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Pack Levistras |
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Pack Virindi | |||
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Miscellaneous
Art & Images
References
- ↑ 2000/12 The Child of Daralet - Asheron's Missive
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Virindi
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Ages of the Empyrean
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - Zone Bestiary - The Virindi
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 1999/11 Release - Torn Journal
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - Asheron's Call Manual p. 27 - Samsur
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Bestiary: Tumeroks
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 1999/11 Release - History of Fort Witshire
- ↑ 2003/01 The Slumbering Giant - Destructions and Beginnings
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Lilitha's Bow
- ↑ 2001/11 Dark Majesty - The Legend of Lilitha
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 2001/11 Dark Majesty - The One Named Lilitha
- ↑ 1999/11 Release - Asheron's Call Manual p. 25 - Rithwic
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 2001/11 Dark Majesty - Portal Year 12 - The Rise of the New Singularity